Couch to 5k- We do run run run, we do run run!

another thumbs up for up and running - this time up north.

I have a shockabsorber bra too and it works well not that I am anywhere near an F
Slubber I like the idea of bigging up good shops so here's a cheer for Up and Running in Bristol

Thanks for the multimap advice nextphase and hairtwiddlers
celia I have a shock absorber run sports bra.

Thank you for the new thread cinnamon. So lovely to see new people and tracking old faces. Next phase maybe a rest day or two would help? Dingle well done!

I've got sore heels, I hope it's not plantar faciitis. I had two rest days this week and am doing w7r1 today and hope its not painful. I've got small hell inserts to put in my trainers. Any other suggestions?

Hi Laura, my new shoez are Saucony never heard if them but tbh I am so so glad I listened to the advice on this thread and went for a proper gait analysis and fitting. For a start I would have bought the wrong size as I needed to go up a size from my usual for spreading and other things wot happen to your feet when you run was trying to listen but was distracted by the treadmill.
The best bit about it, apart from having my toes felt like I was having school shoes measured in Clarks [reminiscence emoticon] was running with the three different reccommended pairs for my gait pattern and then running with one shoe from one pair and another shoe from another, a real compare and contrast.
If this whole running lark goes tits up at least I have a really well fitting and comfortable pair of trainers now for walking/exercise classes etc.

Morning all please can I join?

Just did W1R3 last night, legs feel fine, but my fitness level is SO poor I feel out of puff at the end of the warm up!!

celia I also have to run after the kids are in bed - it is not the best is it?!! Tired, hot, other things to do, sofa to sit on....! My kids are very early risers too, so getting up before them is nigh on impossible!

Great news re getting new trainers, I must do that too! What brand did they recommend?

Morning everyone. Really enjoying reading everyone's progress particularly those who are much further along that me. It's very motivating seeing other folk's progress.

Just back from w2r1 in my new snazzy running shoes. Yes it does make a big difference wearing something appropriate on your feet. The lady in the running shop yesterday did a visible recoil when I told her I was running n my walking sandals
Talking of which I'm going to name check where I got my gait analysis and shoes from yesterday. When I get fabulous customer service I like to rave about it. So a big thank you to the Chester Triactive Shop, not only did I come out with some great new shoes and special double layer socks but I came out really motivated to keep at it. Not only did you sell me on the shoes, you sold me on running too.

And now more tea I think.

I wear a Royce sports bra with a bravissimo one on top! I am an H cup though!

Celia I'm an F cup & have a Freya Active sports bra which holds everything down nicely so they don't budge at all when I run.

I used to get sore hips when I first started, but it has eased off over the weeks. I found using a shorter stride helped, in other words slowing down to a slow jog. Also stretching really well afterwards, and leaving two days between runs to allow my body to recover. I'm also overweight, but working on it!

You could always use the glass of wine as a lovely reward for yourself after your run. I do!

Well done for getting started

jussey which brand do you use? Or can I get any shock absorber bra? Am scared of what running will do to my enormous boobs

W1r2 completed and feel proud of myself but my hips are really sore and uncomfortable, is that normal? Am quite overweight so they are having to work hard... Having to run in the evening as too hot otherwise and is really the last thing I want to do when kids have gone to bed and I finally get a bit of peace! When does going out for a run become more enticing than sitting on the sofa with a glass of wine?

nextphase well done on fighting that chimp!

If you are sure you were running on less fuel than you needed for your run, you should probably move on to W8 & see how you go.

I'm a bit behind you (W5R3 next) but I know I get much more tired if I run on an empty stomach.

I like the idea of running to audiobooks. Might try it later on. At the moment I find it helps to keep going if I listen to music with a really strong beat.

Nextphase I'm not sure. Week 7 is 25 mins right, and 28 mins in week 8? I only repeated once, after a disaster in week six. Try to move on and ignore that chimp I say!

jussy I use mapmyrun.com

Evening Ladies,
Sounds like your all doing really well.

My chimp needs a stronger cage tho. w7r3 tonight, and although I went out fine, coming back was hard going, and the chimp got me walking to the next lamp post before picking up speed again.
So, what do I do on Sunday? w7 again, or move on to w8?
Suspect it was either the fact that I had salad for lunch, and hadn't had tea before running (normally eat with kids at 5, run 8, but ran before eating tonight), or because I did aerobics wed, and swam last night, and my body just needs a rest! Any thoughts?

Hair all the best for Sun. I'm about 40miles S of Newcastle, and its definitely cooling here.

I use runkeeper jussey. There's an app i carry with me on my phone but you can also mark out your run on google maps when you get back. I really like it... it told me tonight by average speed has gone up from 7.5 to 8.2kmph in the last few weeks, so I feel I'm getting a wee bit better!

I'm actually not that breathless when I run. I have a good set of lungs for various reasons, I sing in a choir which helps, and my job previously involved working with people to improve breathing etc. I suffer from really tired legs though, and sometimes feel I just can't go any further.

Does anyone know of an app for measuring running routes at home not the ones where you carry the device with you, as i was amazed by hairtwiddlers accuracy and length of run.
Not quite sure how you guys can listen to books over yr breathing.

It's called "the ocean at the end of the lane". I got a free audible trial but probably won't subscribe long term. Back to podcasts after this and may borrow some audio books from the library. Wish I'd caught neverland. Missed it...

I like the chimps . I liked that Laura warns you that it's becoming more mental at these stages in the podcast. At one point in the first week 5 run I did realise I was obsessing about when I could stop and looking longingly at the benches I was passing, so it was good to have that prompt to stop thinking like that, and it did start feeling a lot easier.

Audiobooks sound a good idea. What's the latest Neil Gaiman? I caught the Neverwhere serialisation on radio 4 when it was on and loved it. Something to keep in mind for when I'm done with the podcasts.

Moving on to week 6 tomorrow morning :)

Back from a 32minute run. Those chimps were behind me all the way! Paid no attention to any feelings of needing to stop, although I did stop very briefly twice for a stretch as I have an ongoing problem with stiff calves. I just kept steady tonight but was pleased with my plodding up a very long gradual hill and I had a big sprint at the end. I covered 4.3km and was overtaken quite a few times!

Mainly I think I kept going because I was so completely absorbed in my audio book. It's the new Neil Gaiman and it's very creepy.

I'll report back from the race for life on Sunday. The forecast is for cooler and a bit cloudy so much as I am enjoying these amazing summer evenings (not a fan of the hot daytime so much), I'll be glad if it's not 30degrees and full sun.

Did W5R2 this morning before it got too hot. Really happy to have managed 2x8 minutes.

The really good thing was that I pretty much had the old inner chimp under control today. He had a little go at me at six minutes into the first run, but as I only had two minutes to go it was fairly easy to put him back into his box. He had another little niggle halfway through the second run, but once I slowed down he disappeared altogether. I think I might actually be winning this mental battle! It has really helped me to know that others have the same thing going on.

(Anyone who doesn't know about the inner chimp, see my posts towards the end of the previous thread!) or I can repost them here later.

Actually looking forward to W5R3 now. Didn't think I would ever be saying that!

Celia I have found the shock absorber bra excellent it has a double back fastening I'm not aware of any movement when running (which given that im an E is amazing) other than my loll oping stomach, don't think they do bras for that though.
Managed first 20 mins last night (albeit with lots of downhill) v pleased.
Seriously impressed that others have got so far in the prescribed weeks I am on week 6 now but started in the snow. Nevertheless given my shocking fitness level at the start i am still happy with the rate of progress.

Saying that, it will be hot, so be sensible.

I'm sure a walk is fine!

Thanks... yes, very frustrating! Of all the times to get a cold... I guess walking it is the sensible option. Surely I can manage a walk?

My trainer at running class says don't run if the symptoms are below your neck.

So snotty, sneezy and sore throat-probably ok

Chesty-not ok

Sorry that you're ill how frustrating for you.